Katalin Vertes

Katalin Vertes is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering Sciences, University of Agder. She holds an MSc in Structural Engineering & Geotechnics (2000) and a PhD in Civil Engineering (2006) focused on steel semi-rigid connections and chain bridge eye-bars.

• Research Focus: Steel structures, Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC), Finite Element Method (FEM), lifecycle analysis, and bridge engineering.
• Key Publications (2017-2020): Explored fiber-reinforced UHPC optimization, environmental impact of UHPC, and lifecycle assessment of timber/concrete bridges.
• Teaching: Courses in steel/timber structures, FEM, aluminum/timber materials, and structural lifecycle analysis.
• Collaborations: Worked on multidisciplinary projects with researchers like Ingrid Lande Larsen, Reyn Joseph O'Born, and Miklós Iványi.